Harbor Capital Advisors·2026-06-24·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
During the first quarter of 2026, the Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF returned 0.66%, outperforming the style benchmark, the NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Total Return Index and its primary benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.
The ETF posted a positive return in a quarter when both benchmarks were negative, reflecting the defensive characteristics inherent in dividend growth investing.
The top five contributors to relative performance during the quarter were Williams Companies, Regal Rexnord, Southern Copper, Tapestry, and Johnson & Johnson.
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